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The two early Christian memorial stones located 195 metres north of Welltown are an ancient monument in Cornwall dating to the early medieval period. These inscribed stones represent important evidence of Christian burial practices and commemorative traditions in post-Roman Cornwall, reflecting the spread of Christianity across the region during the early centuries following the decline of Roman authority. The stones survive as physical testimony to the community's religious beliefs and social practices during this formative period of Cornish history. Their designation as a listed ancient monument recognises their archaeological and historical significance within the broader context of early Christian settlement and religious life in south-west Britain.
Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006673. View the official record →
The two early Christian memorial stones located 195 metres north of Welltown are an ancient monument in Cornwall dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006673.
Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006673.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 430m south west of Fairy Cross Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 145m north west of Bodmin Lodge forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.4 km), Wayside cross on Druid's Hill, 350m south east of Bodmin Lodge (6.6 km).
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